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High School Ecological Gardener
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Bishop ODowd High School
Oakland, CA (In Person)
$58,240 Salary, Full-Time
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High School Ecological Gardener (Full Time):
Hourly rate: $25 p/hour to $31 p/hour, DOE Schedule This position has some weekend and after hours responsibilitiesBishop ODowd High School is seeking a passionate Ecological Gardener to help care for and grow our four-acre Living Lab an outdoor classroom dedicated to sustainability, ecological restoration, and student learning. This full-time role combines hands-on gardening and land stewardship with opportunities to support environmental education and community engagement in a collaborative, mission-driven school community. High School Ecological Gardener Job SummaryLiving Lab Care - 70% of Responsibilities Under the direction of the Lead Gardener, assist with care-taking of the grounds and infrastructure of the Living Lab, a four-acre (and growing) garden and outdoor classroom. The Living Lab is a dynamic model of environmental restoration, ecological agriculture, and sustainable systems, with the mission to inspire and engage students and community members to become stewards of the natural world and leaders in a sustainable future. Responsibilities of this position include the following: Collaborate weekly with Creation Care Team to plan and prioritize maintenance that supports the mission and educational and community engagement programming.
Record and manage tasks via the
Follow safety guidelines, routines, and procedures as outlined by the school to create a safe and efficient work flow.
Maintain the Living Lab, under guidance of Lead Gardener and in consultation with other members of Creation Care Team. This may include some or all of the following critical tasks/processes are critical to maintaining the lab (in the appropriate seasons):
Maintaining the irrigation systems, health of ecosystems (including pond), native planting, and trailsManaging compost and worm bin systemsAssisting the other gardeners periodically with the edible garden, orchard, and domestic animalsManaging/controlling invasive species and fungi using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques within the guidelines of the CA Healthy Schools ActManaging vegetation for fire safety, removing dead material, etc. Pruning Hardscaping projects (i.e building retaining walls, installing french drains, etc)Educational & Community Engagement Programs - 25% of Responsibilities Provide Occasional and Limited Support as a Living Lab Garden Educator for small groups of students while leading them in an outdoor garden activity.the following curricular and co-curricular educational programs: Lessons in the
Bring a spirit of adaptability, flexibility, and collegiality to an ever-changing landscapeCommunicate effectively orally and in writingArticulate and skillfully promote equity and justice work as well as anti-biased teaching and learningBe self-aware and able to build on others ideas, capitalize on others strengths, and effectively share responsibilityDemonstrate a drive to learn and constantly seek ways to improve professional skills and implement best practicesInitiate, fully participate in, and foster strong collegial and student relationships across diverse backgroundsSupport the Catholic mission and charism of the schoolWork with pride and enthusiasm as a member of the ODowd communityThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Additionally, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, salary requirements and three references through our recruitment portal.
Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. For more information on Bishop ODowd High School, please see our website at: http://bishopodowd.org.
Bishop ODowd High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment policies and procedures. It follows the Diocese of Oakland's policies prohibiting illegal harassment, retaliation or discrimination. However, as a Roman Catholic high school with a stated mission, goals and objectives that clearly reflect the teachings and educational philosophy of the Diocese of Oakland, Bishop ODowd High School reserves the right to require all current and prospective employees to commit to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that clearly and unconditionally demonstrates support of and respect for the schools mission and Catholic identity. Persons who in good conscience are unable to agree to this commitment should not seek or accept employment at Bishop ODowd High School.
As a faith-based institution, we reserve the right to use religion as a criterion in hiring decisions, as permitted by law, as it relates to performing essential job duties.
Reporting:
This is a full-time, 12-month, hourly position with benefits that reports to the Lead Gardener.Hourly rate: $25 p/hour to $31 p/hour, DOE Schedule This position has some weekend and after hours responsibilitiesBishop ODowd High School is seeking a passionate Ecological Gardener to help care for and grow our four-acre Living Lab an outdoor classroom dedicated to sustainability, ecological restoration, and student learning. This full-time role combines hands-on gardening and land stewardship with opportunities to support environmental education and community engagement in a collaborative, mission-driven school community. High School Ecological Gardener Job SummaryLiving Lab Care - 70% of Responsibilities Under the direction of the Lead Gardener, assist with care-taking of the grounds and infrastructure of the Living Lab, a four-acre (and growing) garden and outdoor classroom. The Living Lab is a dynamic model of environmental restoration, ecological agriculture, and sustainable systems, with the mission to inspire and engage students and community members to become stewards of the natural world and leaders in a sustainable future. Responsibilities of this position include the following: Collaborate weekly with Creation Care Team to plan and prioritize maintenance that supports the mission and educational and community engagement programming.
Record and manage tasks via the
Living Lab Project Procedures:
Checklist and Proposals.Follow safety guidelines, routines, and procedures as outlined by the school to create a safe and efficient work flow.
Maintain the Living Lab, under guidance of Lead Gardener and in consultation with other members of Creation Care Team. This may include some or all of the following critical tasks/processes are critical to maintaining the lab (in the appropriate seasons):
Maintaining the irrigation systems, health of ecosystems (including pond), native planting, and trailsManaging compost and worm bin systemsAssisting the other gardeners periodically with the edible garden, orchard, and domestic animalsManaging/controlling invasive species and fungi using Integrated Pest Management (IPM) techniques within the guidelines of the CA Healthy Schools ActManaging vegetation for fire safety, removing dead material, etc. Pruning Hardscaping projects (i.e building retaining walls, installing french drains, etc)Educational & Community Engagement Programs - 25% of Responsibilities Provide Occasional and Limited Support as a Living Lab Garden Educator for small groups of students while leading them in an outdoor garden activity.the following curricular and co-curricular educational programs: Lessons in the
Lab:
ODowd Curriculum (i.e. science and religion classes) and providing gardening/ecological education for small groups of students while leading them in an outdoor garden activityServe as support for the planning and execution related to the following programs and efforts:Curricular and Co-Curricular Educational ProgramsCommunity Engagement ProgramsLiving Lab Volunteer Service Opportunities:
Weekend Service Days, weekday service before, during and after schoolAnnual Gatherings:
i.e. Fall Festival, Earth WeekOther Roles and Responsibilities 5% of responsibilitiesAttend weekly Living Lab meetings and maintain appropriate documentation as requiredOther duties as assigned by the Living Lab Manager or Director of Justice and KinshipMaintain records of how time is spent to inform future planningAttend monthly all-staff meetings and other all school gatherings as required for Creation Care Team membersHigh School Ecological Gardener Job Prerequisites:
3+ years experience working in gardening, landscaping, Experience with some ecosystems based gardening practices (i.e. permaculture, soil conservation, water conservation, habitat and biodiversity improvement, and Integrated Pest Management). Experience/interest working with high school studentsExperience/interest in Sustainability and Ecological practicesExperience working as part of a teamExperience caring for native plantsAble to communicate clearly in written formAble to use Google docs and spreadsheetsAvailable to work 5 hours on one Saturday per monthHave a current drivers licenseHigh School Ecological Gardener Physical RequirementsAble to lift 50 lbsAble to spend all day outside, walking up and down a hillExperience with multiple valve irrigation systems Experience with hardscape building, including retaining walls (preferred)Experience with landscape planning (preferred)Experience driving a trailer (preferred)A successful High School Ecological Gardener candidate will:Bring a spirit of adaptability, flexibility, and collegiality to an ever-changing landscapeCommunicate effectively orally and in writingArticulate and skillfully promote equity and justice work as well as anti-biased teaching and learningBe self-aware and able to build on others ideas, capitalize on others strengths, and effectively share responsibilityDemonstrate a drive to learn and constantly seek ways to improve professional skills and implement best practicesInitiate, fully participate in, and foster strong collegial and student relationships across diverse backgroundsSupport the Catholic mission and charism of the schoolWork with pride and enthusiasm as a member of the ODowd communityThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Additionally, all personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested candidates should submit a resume, cover letter, salary requirements and three references through our recruitment portal.
Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. For more information on Bishop ODowd High School, please see our website at: http://bishopodowd.org.
Bishop ODowd High School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in its employment policies and procedures. It follows the Diocese of Oakland's policies prohibiting illegal harassment, retaliation or discrimination. However, as a Roman Catholic high school with a stated mission, goals and objectives that clearly reflect the teachings and educational philosophy of the Diocese of Oakland, Bishop ODowd High School reserves the right to require all current and prospective employees to commit to carry out their duties and responsibilities in a manner that clearly and unconditionally demonstrates support of and respect for the schools mission and Catholic identity. Persons who in good conscience are unable to agree to this commitment should not seek or accept employment at Bishop ODowd High School.
As a faith-based institution, we reserve the right to use religion as a criterion in hiring decisions, as permitted by law, as it relates to performing essential job duties.